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24th Best of Basics (BoB) Summer Program

A Different Approach to Summer School!

July 9 - August 3, 2018

What is Best of Basics?

Our 24th summer Best of Basics program runs July 9-August 3, 2018.

Our annual Best of Basics Summer Program helps students in a way that a regular summer school cannot. We welcome students - those with learning and attention difficulties as well as those looking to prevent the summer slide. Our small group classes and one-on-one options focus on building skills using the multi-sensory, phonemic approach known as the Orton-Gillingham Approach.

Multisensory instruction by specially-trained teachers that has proven exceptionally effective for students of all ages.

A small group learning environment with students of like skills (average 4-6 students).

Review & reinforcement of vital, foundational skills to help prevent the summer slide.

A boost for students before school resumes.

A short pre-screening to determine skill level for each student.

Option to purchase ten 1:1 tutoring sessions at a discount.

Several online options!

WHERE:

Our Pre-K to 5th grade classes will be held at Calvary Evangelical Free Church, 5500 25th Avenue NW, Rochester, MN. Please do not call the church with questions, call The Reading Center at 507-288-5271.

Our Grades 6-12 classes will be held at The Reading Center.

Early Childhood Classes - for 4-6 year olds and a parent/caregiver

DATES: Part 1: July 16-20 & Part 2: July 23-27

TIME: 9-10am OR 10:15-11:15am

COST: $150 per session for both parent/child

Taken with a parent or caregiver. During each one week class parents will learn activities to strengthen and support the skills needed to read. To take Part 2, must have attended Part 1 or have pre-approval.

Elementary Students - students entering 1st to 5th grade in fall 2018

Small Group Language Arts: Focuses on spelling rules, logic of our language, reading and comprehension.

$325 for four week class

July 9-August 3

Offered 9-10am or 10:15-11:15am

Small Group Math: Review/mastery of facts, concepts, calculations, vocabulary and problem solving.

$325 for four week class

July 9-August 3

Offered 9-10am or 10:15-11:15am.

One-On-One Math or Language Arts

$425 for 10 one-hour sessions in person or online

Sessions can be online for students entering 4th grade or older.

Note: the 10 sessions must be scheduled within 3-4 consecutive weeks during the summer. Please note your availability during registration.

Secondary Students - students entering 6th to 12th grade in fall 2018

Small Group Study Skills & Reading Comprehension: Focuses on time management, materials and ideas, as well as practice newly taught skills in order to build toward school success.